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“Can a mortal ask questions which God finds unanswerable? Quite easily, I should think. All nonsense questions are unanswerable.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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“Can a mortal ask questions which God finds unanswerable? Quite easily, I should think. All nonsense questions are unanswerable.”

C. S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Screwtape Letters, 1942

Questioning divine limits reveals that any query deemed nonsensical is beyond divine response.

In simple terms: God cannot answer nonsense.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the limits of meaningful inquiry.

Themes

theology philosophy limits knowledge humor

Mood

thoughtful playful

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • academic debate
  • personal reflection
  • spiritual study

Key Concepts

Divine omniscience logic paradox

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a question truly unanswerable?
  • How do we distinguish nonsense from profound?
A Different Perspective

Even divine beings may be constrained by logical coherence.

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